Beginning Ceramics I

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This is an introductory course to the concepts and techniques of the ceramic medium with an emphasis on artistic visual expression. Students will be introduced to the history and theory of both the functional vessel and ceramic sculpture through hands-on experimentation and the examination of artworks of historical and contemporary ceramic artists. Experiences in critical analysis, concept design, clay preparation, hand-building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction, wheel-throwing techniques, glazing, and a basic knowledge of kilns and the firing process are emphasized.